The countdown to March 31, 2026, has officially entered its final stretch. While you might have seen headlines claiming only 19 banks have met the mark, the reality on the ground is much more dynamic. In fact, as of January 2026, we have seen a surge of compliance, with approximately 22 out of 34 banks…
Union Bank of Nigeria has re-emphasised its advocacy for an equitable and inclusive society devoid of biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. This assertion was recently made at a special event hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day celebration under the global theme #InspireInclusion. Tagged Ability Over Gender, the occasion provided the Bank…
The Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that approximately only 5% of people in Nigeria have more than N500,000 in their bank accounts. Edun, who made this disclosure in an interview with Channels TV, added that the Nigerian government reforms is to rectify the economic imbalances that disproportionately…
The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees has announced the withdrawal of services for Tuesday and Wednesday, saying its members will join the two-day nationwide warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC declared the strike to protest against the hardship in the country foisted on the masses through…
The heroes of an epoch are often recognized as its clear-sighted ones; their deeds and their words are the best of their time. They are men like Ernest Azudialu, who exerts every ounce of his wealth and energy to ensure that everywhere, the common people of his world get their due from life. …
Banks have advised customers to remove their face masks when carrying out transactions through Automated Teller Machines to ensure that their faces are properly recognised. Findings revealed that some banks have installed face detection features in their ATMs which can prevent an ATM from dispensing cash if it is unable to recognise the face of…
